Tag Archive for: self-love

How To Love Yourself More

Learning to love myself was a painful and slow process. I grew up awkward, introverted, and with a very loud, self-critical voice in my head. More than 25 years ago I had the good fortune to be introduced to Louise Hay who took me through her life-changing “mirror work” process. I remember sitting with her […]

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MORE of You Are Enough, I Am Enough

Of all the newsletters I’ve ever written, the recent one about “being enough” has gotten the most response.  I was so surprised to learn that this is such a big issue for so many people (including me). Did you know that this is an actual “phobia”?  It’s called Atelophobia – it’s the fear of imperfection […]

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A Love Manifesto

More than 25 years ago, my therapist held a mirror in front of my face and asked me to look into my own eyes and say the words “I Love You.” I was instantly engulfed in a wave of sadness and despair and whispered, “I can’t do that, it would be a lie.” He was kind and […]

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